Charm
Sextus Propertius
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at 250 WPM2h 31m
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Charm
Published
1995
Publisher
Sun & Moon Press
Pages
151
ISBN-10
1557132240
Description
Born near Assisi around 50 BC, Sextus Propertius was one of the great writers of love poetry in Roman literature. His first book of poems, published in Rome when he was about 20 years of age, made him an overnight sensation. This book caught the attention of one of the great literary benefactors of Rome, Maecenas, who had supported and befriended both Horace and Virgil. Propertius, accordingly, was introduced into their circle. Propertius' great love was a woman he called Cynthia in his poems (although her real name may have been Hostia), and it is his first-person account of their tempestuous relationship that forms the first and second books of his poetry. Using a colloquial and, at times, jaunty everyday language, New York poet Vincent Katz captures the spirit of the original and breathes fresh air into Propertius' painfully obsessive lyrics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Charm?
This edition of Charm has approximately 151 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Charm?
For most readers, Charm typically takes between 3h 9m and 2h 6m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 37,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 37,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Charm?
The estimated word count for Charm is approximately 37,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Charm?
Charm was written by Sextus Propertius.
When was Charm published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1995. The original work may have been published on a different date.